DC Comics Solicitations for June 2008

Here is a look at DC Comics' assortment of comics related to Futureal Studio for June 2008. This listing is offered to inform our visitors of the current whereabouts of our associates.

THE ALL-NEW ATOM #24

Writer: Rick Remender
Artists: Pat Olliffe and John Stanisci
Cover: Jose Ladrönn

As The Atom fights the reprehensible Worm, past and future become entangled, hurling The Mighty Mite into a dismal universe dominated by the twisted new Chronos. And what is Ryan Choi's real connection to Ray Palmer? The truth will leave the fate of the world on the shoulders of The Atom! Guest starring Booster Gold!

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

AMERICAN SPLENDOR SEASON TWO #3

Writer: Harvey Pekar
Artists: Darwyn Cooke, Warren Pleece, Rick Geary, Dean Haspiel and others
Cover: Darwyn Cooke

How much pain is too much? For Harvey Pekar, the answer may be somewhat different than you'd think. And that's just one of the conundrums pondered by Pekar in this issue.

On sale June 4 32 pg, B&W, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

AMERICAN VIRGIN VOL. 4: AROUND THE WORLD TPB

Writer: Steven T. Seagle
Artists: Becky Cloonan, Ryan Kelly, Jim Rugg and Jasen Lex
Colorist: Brian Miller
Letterer: Jared Fletcher
Cover: Celia Calle

Collecting issues #15-23 of the GLAAD Award nominated series! In this final volume, Adam Chamberlain comes full circle. He's been waiting his whole life to experience reunion, revenge and consummation. Under the all-seeing eye of his Higher Power, Adam is offered these desires, but each comes with a price: betrayal, arrest and damnation.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 2 224 pg, FC, $17.99 US MATURE READERS

THE AUTHORITY: PRIME TPB

Writer: Christos Gage
Artist and Cover: Darick Robertson

Collecting the red-hot 6-issue miniseries! The Authority and StormWatch Prime were once teammates and the closest of comrades… but a custody battle over Henry Bendix's secret bunker causes long-held grudges to boil over! It's mayhem as two of the strongest teams in the WildStorm Universe collide in a battle for the ages!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 23 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

BATMAN #678

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: Tony Daniel and Sandu Florea
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Tony Daniel

Part 3 of "Batman R.I.P."! Batman's mysterious adversary has won. All is lost for the Dark Knight. Bruce Wayne is now deranged and dissociated, wandering homeless in the alleys of Gotham City. Is there a chance that Bruce can rebuild his Batman identity from scratch, or is this truly the end for one of the world's finest heroes?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 25 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Tony Daniel). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BATMAN AND SON TPB

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: Andy Kubert, John Van Fleet and Jesse Delperdang
Colorists: Dave Stewart, Guy Major, Todd Klein and Jared Fletcher
Letterers: Nick Napolitano, Rob Leigh and John Van Fleet
Cover: Andy Kubert and Jesse Delperdang

A softcover edition of the hardcover collecting Batman #655-658 and 663-666, by Grant Morrison and Andy Kubert! Batman receives the greatest shock of his life when he discovers that he may have a son. And sparks fly when the new addition is introduced to Robin.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 200 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BATMAN: GOING SANE TPB

Writers: J.M. DeMatteis, Eddie Campell and Daren White
Artists: Joe Staton, Bart Sears and Steve Mitchell
Colorists: Digital Chameleon
Letterer: Willie Schubert
Cover: Joe Staton and Steve Mitchell

Discover whether The Joker would become sane if Batman disappeared in this thriller collecting Legends of the Dark Knight #65-68 and #100! After a life-and-death struggle, The Joker seemingly kills Batman. Faced with the loss of his nemesis, the insane Joker can only retreat…into sanity.

Advance-solicited; on sale July 30 160 pg, FC, $14.99 US

BIRDS OF PREY #119

Writer: Tony Bedard
Artists: Nicola Scott and Doug Hazlewood
Cover: Stéphane Roux

Huntress is sent by Oracle to spy on the situation of an old friend… leading Black Canary to send a clear message to her old teammates: Back off!

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

BOOSTER GOLD #10

Writers: Geoff Johns and Jeff Katz
Artists and Cover: Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund

In order to correct the past and save the future, Booster Gold faces a startling reality—someone from his past must live and someone must die! Can the greatest hero the world has never known do what must be done to save all of time?

On sale June 11 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD VOL. 2: THE BOOK OF DESTINY HC

Writer: Mark Waid
Artists: George Pérez, Jerry Ordway, Bob Wiacek and Scott Koblish
Colorist: Tom Smith
Letterer: Rob Leigh
Cover: George Pérez and Bob Wiacek

Collecting issues #7-12 of The Brave and The Bold! The Book of Destiny's been opened, and it will take the combined might of Superman, The Flash, the Metal Men, the Blackhawks, the Atom, Hawkman, Aquaman, the Teen Titans, the Newsboy Legion and more to prevent certain doom!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 160 pg, FC, $24.99 US

CHECKMATE #27

Writer: Bruce Jones
Art and Cover: Manuel Garcia

Resurrected as the monstrous Chimera, PFC Adam Sharp is sent on a deadly mission to the loneliest corner of the world even as his bereaved fiancée vows to find him… and just as Whiteside's analysts belatedly realize the full extent of his new powers!

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

COUNTDOWN TO FINAL CRISIS VOL. 2 TPB

Writers: Paul Dini, Jimmy Palmiotti, Justin Gray, Dan Jurgens, Adam Beechen, Scott Beatty, Tony Bedard, Keith Giffen, Sean McKeever and Mark Waid
Breakdowns: Keith Giffen
Artists: Jesus Saiz, Dan Jurgens, David Lopez, Stéphane Roux, Jim Calafiore, Tony Daniel, Manuel Garcia, Ivan Reis, Andy Clark, Carlos Magno, Don Kramer, Alejandro Barrionuevo, Phil Winslade, Brian Bolland, Gary Frank, Scott McDaniel, Ethan Van Sciver, Mark Chiarello, Scott Kolins, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jerry Ordway, Mike Norton, Jack Purcell, Jonathan Glapion, Mark McKenna, Oclair Albert, Jay Leisten, Art Thibert, Rodney Ramos, Jonathan Sibal and Andy Owens
Colorists: Tom Chu, David Baron, Alex Bleyaert, Stéphane Roux, Hi-Fi Design, Pete Pantazis, Matt Hollingsworth, Steve Wands, Mark Chiarello
Letterers: Jared Fletcher, Ken Lopez, Rob Clark, Travis Lanham, Nick Napolitano
Cover: Ed Benes

The second of four volumes collecting DC's explosive weekly series! In this volume, featuring Countdown #38-26, Karate Kid ventures to Oracle for answers, Jimmy Olsen attempts to join two exclusive clubs, and more!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 296 pg, FC, $19.99 US

DC SPECIAL: RAVEN #4

Writter: Marv Wolfman
Art and cover: Damion Scott & Robert Campanella

The penultimate chapter of Raven's first miniseries has the gothic Titan battling for her own sanity as the forces of the Medusa Mask are unleashed. How long can Raven keep her darker self in check?

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

DC UNIVERSE SPECIAL: REIGN IN HELL 80-PAGE GIANT

Writers: Louise Simonson, Dan Jurgens and Roger Stern
Artists: Keith Giffen, Dan Jurgens, Jackson Guice and others
Cover: Ryan Sook

Celebrate the start of To Reign In Hell with this 80-page collection featuring stories from Superman #71, Superman: The Man of Steel #15, and Action Comics #680!

In stores June 4 80 pg, FC, $4.99 US

DEATH OF THE NEW GODS HC

Writer: Jim Starlin
Artists: Jim Starlin, Matt Banning, Mark McKenna and Art Thibert
Colorist: Jeromy Cox
Letterers: Jared Fletcher, Travis Lanham, Randy Gentile and Steve Wands
Cover: Jim Starlin and Matt Banning

Witness the carnage of the Fourth World in this hardcover volume collecting the shocking 8-issue miniseries by Jim Starlin! Someone's killing off the New Gods. Who will be the next victims? Who—or what—is responsible for so many deaths? How is Darkseid connected to them? And will Superman, Orion and Mr. Miracle be able to uncover Darkseid's schemes before it's too late?

Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 256 pg, FC, $29.99 US

THE EXTERMINATORS #30

Writer: Simon Oliver
Artists: Tony Moore and John Lucas
Cover: Philip Bond

Vertigo's most skin-crawling series crashes to an apocalyptic conclusion as the boys (and girls) of Bug Bee Gone fight the battle they always knew was coming: humanity's last stand against the chaos of nature. There's no guarantee that anyone will survive, but if Henry, Stretch, Nils and the rest can't make a last stand against the killer cockroaches, no one else will. Don't miss the ending of this cult-classic comic never to be duplicated.

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US MATURE READERS

JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #17

Writers: Geoff Johns and Alex Ross
Artists and Variant Cover: Dale Eaglesham & Prentis Rollins
Cover: Alex Ross

In Part 2 of "Gog," the Justice Society of America is split down the middle as their allegiance to the being known as Gog has disrupted the team. Are Gog's motives on the level, or is it all some insidious plot to destroy mankind?

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Eaglesham & Rollins). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

MANHUNTER #31

Writer: Marc Andreyko
Artist: Michael Gaydos
Cover: Liam Sharp

The fan-favorite series returns! New series artist Michael Gaydos (New Avengers, Alias, Nightmare Factory) and cover artist Liam Sharp (Countdown Presents: Lord Havok and the Extremists) deliver a stunning new look for the continuing adventures of the DCU's most human hero!

Los Angeles is Manhunter's town—so when Kate Spencer learns of the disappearance of hundreds of women along the Mexican border, she's on the case both as law-breaking D.A. and costumed vigilante.

Meanwhile, Kate's bloodline tie to the JSA returns to haunt her—and it looks like her sidekick's most notorious supervillain ex-boss is doing the same to him.

On sale June 4 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

METAL MEN HC

Writer: Duncan Rouleau
Artist: Duncan Rouleau
Colorists: W. Moose Baumann and Pete Pantazis
Letterer: Pat Brosseau
Cover: Duncan Rouleau

DC's metallic heroes return in this hardcover collecting the 8-issue miniseries! Gold, Platina, Mercury, Iron, Lead, Tin and Copper must face off the forces of Chemo, Doctor Yes, BOLTS, The Balloonatic and his Orphan Army, as well as the Robot Renegades in this action-packed volume!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 20 200 pg, FC, $24.99 US

SEVEN SOLDIERS OF VICTORY VOL. 1 TPB

Writer: Grant Morrison
Artists: J.H. Williams III, Simone Bianchi, Cameron Stewart, Ryan Sook, Frazer Irving and Mick Gray
Colorists: Dave Stewart, Nathan Eyring, Moose Baumann and Frazer Irving
Letterers: Todd Klein, Rob Leigh, Pat Brosseau and Jared Fletcher
Cover: Simone Bianchi

Reoffered to coincide with Final Crisis #2, this volume reprints Seven Soldiers of Victory #0, Seven Soldiers: Shining Knight #1-2, Seven Soldiers: The Guardian #1-2, Seven Soldiers: Zatanna #1-2 and Seven Soldiers: Klarion #1!

On sale July 2 224 pg, FC, $14.99 US RELIST

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: HAWKMAN VOL. 2 TPB

Writers: Gardner Fox, Bob Haney and others
Artists: Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, Joe Kubert and others
Cover: Murphy Anderson

Over 500 pages of classic Hawkman adventures, from the pages of Hawkman #12-27, Atom & Hawkman #39-45, Atom #31, and The Brave and the Bold #70!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 16 560 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

SHOWCASE PRESENTS: THE HOUSE OF SECRETS VOL. 1 TPB

Writers: Mike Friedrich, Gerry Conway, Marv Wolfman and others
Artists: Jerry Grandenetti, Bill Draut, Werner Roth, Dick Giordano and others
Cover: Bernie Wrightson

More than 500 pages of mystery tales from the pages of The House of Secrets #81-98 (1969-1972)!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 30 544 pg, B&W, $16.99 US

THE SPIRIT #18

Writers: Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier
Artists: Paul Smith and Walden Wong
Cover: Joe Kubert

The Spirit must escort a shipment of mummies from Egypt to Central City... and then his troubles begin!

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

SPIRIT ARCHIVES VOL. 25 HC

Writer: Will Eisner
Artist and Cover: Will Eisner

The penultimate volume in The Spirit Archives presents the rarely-seen daily Spirit comic strip in its entirety, which ran from October 13, 1941, through March 11, 1944. Full of adventure, suspense and fun, this volume is a must-have for Spirit fans!

Advance-solicited; on sale August 27 216 pg, B&W, $59.99 US

SUPERMAN #677

Writer: James Robinson
Artists: Renato Guedes & José Wilson Magalháes
Cover: Alex Ross
Variant Cover: Renato Guedes

James Robinson (Starman, The Golden Age) arrives as the new ongoing writer of Superman as changes abound in the life of the Man of Steel! A frighteningly powerful new presence declares Metropolis his, a monster strikes the harbor of the City of Tomorrow, Green Lantern guest-stars for a unique game of fetch, and the Science Police arrive on the scene. And this is only issue one of the new run!

Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers. For every 10 copies of the Standard Edition (with a cover by Alex Ross), retailers may order one copy of the Variant Edition (with a cover by Renato Guedes). Please see the Previews Order Form for more information.

On sale June 25 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TANGENT: SUPERMAN'S REIGN #4

Writters: Dan Jurgens and Ron Marz
Artists: Jamal Igle, Robin Riggs and Fernando Pararin
Cover: Matt Haley and Tom Simmons

The Tangent Earth's Superman has taken over his world and made it a safer place, unless someone crosses him! The DCU's Green Lantern and the Flash are in deep trouble, and getting back to their Earth may only make things worse!

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US

TEEN TITANS SPOTIGHT: WONDER GIRL TPB

Writer: J. Torres

Artists and Cover: Sanford Greene and Nathan Massengill

DC's mightiest teen goes solo in this volume collecting the action-packed 6-issue miniseries! Currently estranged from Wonder Woman, Wonder Girl's going to need the help of the last man on Earth she ever wanted to see again: Hercules!

Advance-solicited; on sale July 9 144 pg, FC, $17.99 US

TRINITY #1-4

Writers: Kurt Busiek and Fabian Nicieza
Artists: Mark Bagley and Art Thibert; Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens; Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher; Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway
Cover: Carlos Pacheco

DC's new weekly series Trinity explodes in an extra-sized debut issue featuring art by fan-favorite Mark Bagley (Ultimate Spider-Man) and Art Thibert with lead stories and dialogue by Kurt Busiek (Superman, Astro City)!

The lead feature explores the unusual bond—and importance—of DC's top three characters, Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman, as a mysterious dream links them together and may prophesy important changes in their trinity!

Plus, a co-feature in issue #1 explores the mysterious connection between several villains who are watching the Trinity—s well as the near future for these characters and their surrounding world! Co-features in issues #2-4 fill in back-story on some of the other important players in this major storyline. These stories are written by Busiek and Fabian Nicieza with art by Scott McDaniel and Andy Owens (Nightwing, Green Arrow), Tom Derenick and Wayne Faucher and Mike Norton and Jerry Ordway (All-New Atom, Infinite Crisis).

Issue #1 on sale June 4; issue #2 on sale June 11; issue #3 on sale June 18; issue #4 on sale June 25 o Issue #1 40 pg, issues #2-4 32 pg, FC, All $2.99 US

WORLD OF WARCRAFT #8

Writer: Walter Simonson
Artists: Jon Landry and Jerome K. Moore
Cover: Samwise Didier
Variant Cover: Ludo Lullabi

"The Return" begins a new story arc set in the World of Warcraft. Upon learning he is in fact the missing king of Stormwind, Lo'Gosh returns to reclaim his throne with his comrades-in-arms Valeera, and Broll. But all is not as it seems in the eastern kingdom, especially if one informed dwarf has anything to say about it. Enter Thargas Anvilmar!

Retailers please note: This issue will feature two covers that will ship in approximately 50/50 ratio. Cover A is by Blizzard Art Director Samwise Didier, and Cover B is by Ludo Lullabi. Please see the Previews Order Form for more details.

On sale June 18 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US